The 2018 New Zealand National Champs were held in Wanaka (XCO) and Cardrona (DHI) on the 24th and 25th of March. The Hyperformance athletes who attended were rewarded with incredible courses to compete on. The stage was set in the dramatic Queenstown and surrounding lakes high country for champions to be crowned. Find out how Finn Hawkesby - Brown, Boaz Hebblethwaite, Amy Cole and Rebecca Hufflet faired...

In today’s fast evolving world, the way we purchase a new quality bike is changing. The traditional approach of visiting multiple shops to find the bike that suits your needs is over and more time is spent reviewing every element and building a bike to match your riding. However, having a trusted advisor – such as a good quality bike mechanic – is still important for most.

With six successful years as an Aro Valley staple, and four as a Santa Cruz, Juliana and Ibis agent, Wellington-based shop Dirt Merchants is moving back to its roots – from May 2018, Dirt Merchants will be a mobile van service.